DWI

If you're facing a first-time DUI charge in Minnesota, it's natural to feel uncertain about what lies ahead. As a first-time offender, you're beginning a legal journey that requires a clear understanding of the consequences and steps you need to take. This...

If a Minnesota police officer suspects you of intoxication while driving, he or she might make a traffic stop. To make a lawful arrest, the officer must first establish probable cause. This means that he or she must establish evidence to substantiate the claim that...

A judge who is hearing a driving while intoxicated (DWI) case in Minnesota can sentence a defendant to many different penalties if the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted. They can put someone in jail or require that they complete a period of probation. They can...

There are several circumstances in which a Minnesota police officer might ask you to submit to a test that detects alcohol on your breath or determines the blood alcohol content (BAC) level in your bloodstream. Such requests often occur during a traffic stop or after...

In Minnesota, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can lead to penalties such as fines, surcharges, license suspensions and even a prison sentence. But under certain circumstances, you can also lose your car as part of the punishment. When does this administrative...

Now that we've reached the mid-point of summer, people will start navigating the cascade of holidays that line the year's second half. Drivers must account for traffic dangers surrounding Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. While drunk driving occurs...

Minnesota has severe punishments waiting in store for anyone charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). On top of fines and jail time, convicted drivers also face potential license suspensions – even if they’ve just been convicted of their first DWI offense. But...

It could have happened to anyone. You are pulling out of a crowded parking lot after a dinner out and dent another car’s bumper. You enjoyed an alcoholic drink or two while eating dinner, and now the other vehicle's owner has called the police and accused you of drunk...

If you are arrested in Minnesota and charged with drunk driving, you may or may not be able to mitigate your circumstances and resolve your case without a conviction. Often, your chances of achieving a positive outcome in court are greater if the charge is for a first...

A 40-year-old man is preparing for criminal proceedings after being taken to police custody in Minnesota on a recent Monday. He was driving a vehicle involved in a single-car crash, and there were several occupants in his car at the time. The incident resulted in a...